Job Information

The Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator in Radiation Oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center will perform administrative support duties related to the collection of clinical data and/or the coordination of clinical studies.

This is an opportunity for a recent college graduate to support faculty in an administrative role, while also participating in research. It is expected that candidates for this position will have a goal of attending Medical School in the near future.

KEY FUNCTIONS

Research (50% Effort)

Collaborate with faculty, fellows, residents, and research staff in Radiation Oncology to conduct clinical and/or non-clinical research projects, including but not limited to human subjects, imaging, and basic sciences research.

Complete protocol-specific tasks, which may include conducting patient surveys, obtaining informed consent, collecting and processing samples in the lab, and conducting experiments.

Maintain accurate, detailed records and experimental data.

Assist in the preparation and publication of research abstracts and manuscripts, including obtaining and maintaining PMCIDs.

Documentation

Processes licensing applications and renewals as required.

Maintains Continuing Medical Education Credits (CME).

Attends program meetings, preparing needed information for dissemination and review. Follows up with meeting attendees to ensure action items have been completed and initiated as required.

Prepares minutes for meetings and conferences.

Provides program support to include scheduling and coordinating high attendance events.

Preferred: Prior clinical or research experience, including undergraduate experience. Experience working with healthcare professionals and clinical research participants. Experience with University related research policies and procedures.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

Requisition ID: 128421

Employment Status: Full-Time

Employee Status: Regular

FLSA: non-exempt, eligible for overtime, and is subject to the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)